Associate Director, Partner

Summary

Join Delivery Associates (DA), a global social impact consultancy, as an Associate Director and Partner to co-lead impactful work with governments, place-based organizations, and philanthropies focused on improving economic mobility. You will lead multiple projects, build client relationships, mentor teams, and drive account ownership. This role requires significant experience in consulting, project management, and team leadership within the public sector. You will work across diverse contexts, collaborating with community organizations and government leaders to design and implement initiatives. DA offers a remote work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, along with a commitment to inclusive practices.

Requirements

• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred (e.g. Public Policy, Economic Development, Education). Requisite years of professional experience and/or apprenticeship pathways will also be considered in lieu of formal education
• Professional experience: A minimum of 12 years of relevant and full-time work experience in consulting, other professional services, or as a senior manager in government and public sector delivery
• Team leadership: Proven track record leading/managing teams of early-to-mid career-level contributors in a professional services or project-based context
• Project management expertise: Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects and programs
• Account ownership: Experience leading major accounts and/or winning client partners relationships in a professional services environment
• Fluency in English: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Authorization + location requirements: Must be based in and have work authorization in the United States. Delivery Associates will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Responsibilities

• Direct project teams: Organize teams and mentor Project Leaders and Senior Project Leaders as they delegate tasks to ensure efficient project execution, fostering a healthy teaming culture
• Lead critical problem solving sessions: Guide colleagues and partners in breaking down issues to identify root causes and develop solutions, particularly at critical points in the project lifecycle
• Own stakeholder accounts and key relationships: Build and develop our relationships with existing and prospective client partners, including government and philanthropy leaders
• Facilitate collaboratives: Lead effective meetings and workshops that drive forward problem-solving and consensus
• Navigate complex engagements: Direct multi-stakeholder engagements in complex environments with curiosity, empathy, and the ability to influence partner teams through our DA project leads for collective progress
• Lead practice and domain development: Own and co-lead internal initiatives and contribute to the organization and the growth of our work in Economic Mobility, as well as advance our subject matter expertise and internal IP within and across our practices

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Public Policy, Economic Development, Education)

Benefits

• Impactful work on transformative projects: Opportunities to engage with senior leaders working on the biggest challenges facing inclusive economic mobility
• Excellent colleagues: We strive to be as talent-dense and diverse as possible, so we are always learning from each other
• Growth environment: Everyone’s career pathway is unique - be part of a growing organization committed to continuous improvement
• Flexibility: Remote working environment with opportunities for global collaboration
• Healthy compensation: Our colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package for their leadership. In North America, this means a market-rate base salary, annual bonus eligibility, private medical insurance (including vision and dental), generous paid leave balances (including 40 days of PTO), 401(k) employer contributions independent of colleague contributions, and a competitive Management Incentive Plan (MIP) option for eligible Partners
• Travel opportunities: Our teams regularly come together to collaborate with each other, with clients, and in the communities our work is designed to impact. Expected travel may range between 5%-25%